Campaigns and Elections

The War and the Election The War and the Election

Ending the Iraq War is the most pressing issue facing America today. I

Oct 19, 2006 / Editorial / The Editors

Greasing the Skids Greasing the Skids

OK, market forces control oil prices. But market forces--with a lot of push from Republicans--are driving down the price of gas. And you can be sure they'll rise again after the el...

Oct 18, 2006 / Editorial / Nomi Prins

The Coming Gay Republican Purge The Coming Gay Republican Purge

How will the GOP woo back values voters after the Foley scandal? How about a purge of gay Republicans in Congress? That's the Rev. Don Wildmon's idea.

Oct 12, 2006 / Feature / Max Blumenthal

AIPAC Runs Right AIPAC Runs Right

American Jews are liberals and support Democrats. Why, then, do Jewish organizations, supported by contributions of liberal Jews, strategize with Republicans on how to smear these ...

Oct 10, 2006 / Feature / Eric Alterman

Repainting Statehouses Blue Repainting Statehouses Blue

If current trends hold, Democratic governors will soon be popping up all over the country, and with them comes a greater opportunity to challenge the Bush Administration.

Oct 9, 2006 / Feature / John Nichols

Virginia’s Rumbling Rebels Virginia’s Rumbling Rebels

As Senator George Allen's faux-populist campaign devolves into a series of racial embarrassments, Virginia Democrat Jim Webb's unlikely campaign is surging, thanks in large part to...

Oct 8, 2006 / Feature / Bob Moser

The Economic Debate: Fear vs. Corruption The Economic Debate: Fear vs. Corruption

As election day approaches, don't expect a reasoned discussion of economic policy between the two parties. A barrage of quips and one-liners have taken the place of detail and fact...

Oct 5, 2006 / Feature / Robert L. Borosage

The Minutemen Hit the Wall The Minutemen Hit the Wall

As Democratic Congressional candidates in Arizona embrace comprehensive immigration reform, conservative Republicans are no longer winning on their "militarize the border" message.

Oct 5, 2006 / Feature / Marc Cooper

Disgraced Republicans Disgraced Republicans

America needs a new Congress--the question is, Will Americans hold the GOP to account for their corruption, ineptitude and irresponsibility?

Oct 5, 2006 / Editorial / The Editors

Gas Pump Politics Gas Pump Politics

Will Democrats lose 50,000 votes every time the price of gasoline drops? If so, don't blame the GOP (they don't have that much power). Blame instead the greed of US consumers.

Oct 3, 2006 / Column / Nicholas von Hoffman

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